TRENDnet 8-Port Switch Black
Score: 63/100
Netgear GS305
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Netgear GS305 is a compact 5-port fanless Gigabit unmanaged switch that delivers non-blocking 10 Gbps performance with very low power consumption. Its small form factor and silent operation come at the cost of no PoE, limited port count, and no advanced management features. Best suited for small home offices or noise-sensitive environments that need a few reliable Gigabit connections.
The TRENDnet TEG-S82G is an 8-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch featuring fanless metal construction and GREENnet technology that cuts power use by up to 70 %. While it delivers reliable 16 Gbps switching capacity, it provides no VLAN, QoS, or PoE capabilities and is limited to eight ports. Best suited for noise-sensitive small offices or home workspaces.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
16 Gbpsbest | 10 Gbps | |
11.9 Mppsbest | 1.448 Mpps | |
8best | 5 | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.35 W | 2.34 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 0.373 kg | 0.25 kgbest |
— | 3 yearsbest | |
104,375 hours | 3,670,230 hoursbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Switching Capacity (Gbps) | 16 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate (Mpps) | 11.9 Mpps | 1.448 Mpps |
Ports(1) | ||
Number of Ports | 8 | 5 |
Power(1) | ||
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 3.35 W | 2.34 W |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Wall-mountable | Desktop, Wall |
Weight (kg) | 0.3725 kg | 0.25 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (mm) | Height: 148 mm, Width: 97 mm, Depth: 26 mm mm | 101 x 94 x 29 mm mm |
Reliability(1) | ||
MTBF (hours) | 104375 hours | 3670230 hours |
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Professional sources and Netgear's own marketing stress the GS305's reliability, silent fanless operation, and energy-saving features. Reviewers point out its solid metal construction and wire-speed performance as key strengths for small-office and home use, while noting the lack of PoE and advanced management as expected for an unmanaged device.
Everyday users appear to value the plug-and-play ease, silent operation, and compact metal build, with no major complaints surfacing in the available data. The consensus is that the switch works reliably out of the box for basic networking needs.
